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Lodish, Richard – Principal, 1992
Recently, numerous larger schools have tried to capture the potential advantages of a wide age range in their classrooms. The nongraded organizational system recognizes and plans for varied student abilities, provides for different rates of progress, and adjusts to individual emotional and social needs. Both advantages and disadvantages are…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Early Childhood Education, Educational Benefits
Nelson, Regena Fails – Principal, 2000
Examines four types of kindergarten programs (developmental, multiage, full-day, and lower class size) to determine which best accommodates developmental differences while enhancing youngsters' readiness for formal schooling. Low-income, urban areas should implement full-day kindergarten programs and smaller classes in first through third grades.…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Diversity (Student), Full Day Half Day Schedules